Tenke Fungurume
CountryDR Congo
RegionKatanga
Year Opened2009
Size/DepthVarious
MineralCopper/Cobalt
About Tenke Fungurume
One of the largest cobalt producers in the world. Sits on one of the richest copper and cobalt deposits on Earth in the Congolese copperbelt. Production began in 2009. Cobalt from here powers batteries in electric vehicles worldwide. Expansion projects have more than doubled output since 2021. Operated by CMOC Group of China.